Mt 9:9-13
9As Jesus passed on… he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. 10While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. 11The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. 13Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
Reflection:
I desire mercy, not sacrifice. What makes Matthew leave everything and change? It is love that will stir a man’s heart, not a reprimand or a strong word. It is care that will make a child behave, not the cruel whip to quiet him down. It is sweetness that will make a woman’s heart melt, not the threat of force. It is humble prayer that will make God turn, not an angry demand. Honey attracts more bees than vinegar.
Seek the way to your beloved’s heart and find him or her seeking you.
Act out the prayer you have been requesting.